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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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